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Martin Bashir

Medal of Honor for Staff Sgt. Ty Carter

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President Barack Obama recognized Staff Sgt. Ty Carter, who risked his own life to save the lives of several fellow soldiers during an intense firefight in Afghanistan, with the Medal of Honor.Aug.26.2013